MRI confirms calf strain for luka. Luka has begun treatment & no timetable to return

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[Kblaze8855]

Can the Jazz **** this up? Is it possible?

[FultzNationRISE]

Can the Jazz **** this up? Is it possible?

I think it's well within the realm of possibility.

Especially if Luka only misses a couple weeks, that would basically be the first two games of the series which are in Dallas. If the Mavs can get a split and get him back for game 3... I think they're still favorites to win the series.

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

He was going to play in the playoffs. Saw that kawhi may return and thought better of it. Three consecutive burials would be embarrassing

[jayfan]

Are the Mavs even a play-in team sans Luka?

[FultzNationRISE]

Are the Mavs even a play-in team sans Luka?

Probably not, although they can rally without him for stretches. It all comes down to how many games he misses. If it's two or less I think they're still favorites.

[Kblaze8855]

I wanna see what Brunson does given like 30% of Lukas usual freelance opportunities.

[Ghost1]

He will play in game 1 if the Mavs let him.

[FultzNationRISE]

I wanna see what Brunson does given like 30% of Lukas usual freelance opportunities.


Brunson's production would no doubt increase, the issue is lacking Luka's height in the passing lanes which creates a Lebron-esque effect getting the rest of the team open shots. It's pretty much what the team is built around.

I'd be surprised if they could compensate that loss for an entire series, but who knows. People didnt expect the Clippers to beat the Jazz without Kawhi last year either. So anything is possible.

[tontoz]

Dinwiddie had some big games for us early on when Beal was out. If they can split the first two games without Luka.....

Can't underestimate Utah's ability to self destruct. They have been leaking oil the last few weeks.

[bladefd]

Dinwiddie had some big games for us early on when Beal was out. If they can split the first two games without Luka.....

Can't underestimate Utah's ability to self destruct. They have been leaking oil the last few weeks.

Utah seems to always find a way to self-destruct in the playoffs. I would expect nothing different this time with or without Luka playing.

[HylianNightmare]

Jazz gonna clean shop

[BarberSchool]

1-6 weeks depending on severity.

[GrayGoat]

Hope that meaningless game was worth it for the Mavs

[Axe]

The series might go into seven games if the jazz aren't consistent enough.

[Chuckbe]

Karma for stat padding

[RRR3]

Even Toody can’t possibly choke this opportunity away….can he?